11:00-11:30 am: Attendees arrive and check in & the vendor village is open
 
11:30 am: Opening remarks by Christine Haythorn, CEO
 
11:40 am: Diane Balcom and BJ Samson discuss advocacy efforts and community outreach & introduce legislators
 
11:50 am: Donnie Roebuck demos Rock Steady boxing 
 
12:00 pm: Walk begins

• Walk warm-up led by Jeannine Hartman and Chris Steinmetz
• Then the fully accessible walk will be led by Jeannine and Chris and open for 30 minutes (we will walk along the perimeter of the arena on the 2nd floor)
• New this year: try a Parkinson’s exercise session on the walking route!
  • There will be 4 exercise stations located at each corner or near each corner of the walking route (look for a volunteer in a bright vest to assist)
  • Adaptive Yoga – NeuroAxis Rehab
  • Dance for PD – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
  • Exercises for Longevity & Balance – Sterling Yoga & Wellness Center
  • PWR!Moves & Rock Steady Boxing – To Life! Therapy & Wellness
• Each exercise session will last for 10 minutes (there will be three 10-minute sessions occurring from 12-12:30 pm)
• All exercises can be done seated or standing
• Walkers can try out any of these sessions & sign up for their regular classes

12:30-1:00 pm: A buffet lunch is available (volunteers can assist), and the vendor 
village and raffles are open 

12:45-1:00 pm: During lunch, Tom, the magician, will perform a 15-minute act on stage
 
1:00-1:30 pm: Line Dancing with Hope Anthony (including a soul train!)
 
1:40 pm: Raffle sales conclude
 
1:50-2:00 pm: Winners of the 50/50 and basket raffles will be announced and then closing remarks by Lauren O’Neil & Casey Peluso

DJ Femi is a Pittsburgh-based DJ known for her high-energy sets and seamless blends of R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats, house, and crowd-favorite classics. A core member of Sad Bear GVNG, she has built a reputation for reading the room and creating unforgettable experiences. Most recently, DJ Femi performed at The Pavilion at Star Lake during the Pittsburgh stop of NE-YO and AKON’s Nights Like This Tour—another major milestone in her growing career. To contact DJ Femi, email: sbg@sadbeargvng.art 

New this year at Step Forward is live line dancing!  No prior experience needed.  Just willingness to have a good time. This 16-count accessible routine and structured 30-minute schedule are tailored for large groups and participants with varying mobility levels.

| 1:00 – 1:05 PM | Warm-Up & Welcome | Gentle rhythm marching, shoulder rolls, side
sways. Remind seated participants to join from their chairs.
| 1:05 – 1:15 PM | Teach "Step Forward" | Demonstrate counts 1–16 step-by-step
without music. Repeat twice using call-and-response cues before adding song.
| 1:15 – 1:22 PM | Routine Dance-Through | Dance through 3–4 wall rotations.
| 1:22 – 1:30 PM | Social Dance Finale | Transition directly into crowd-favorite social
dances that require minimal teaching: ex. Cupid Shuffle followed by The Electric Slide

HOPE ANTHONY

Hope Anthony (she/they) is a multidisciplinary performer, audio describer, and teaching artist hailing from Ingram, PA. A graduate of Montour High School and Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts, Hope is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA, represented by The Talent Group Agency.

Theatre/Dance credits include Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Public Theater, The Pittsburgh Opera, City Theatre, Front Porch Theatricals, Attack Theatre, barebones blackbox, PICT, Pittsburgh Playwrights, Primestage, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Little Lake Theatre, The Strand, McKeesport Little Theater, 12 Peers, New Horizons, Off The Wall, and The Mendelssohn Choir.

On screen, Hope is a 2021 New York International Film Awards winner, 2017 Best of Pittsburgh "Best Actress" runner-up, and featured in commercials for Visit Pittsburgh, UPMC, and Rivers Casino. Important to Hope: www.alinaslight.com and @hdy.cope.

Hope is pictured below